Description

1,1,1,3-Tetramethoxypropane is a versatile acetal compound, primarily valued as a key chemical building block and a protected form of malondialdehyde. Its significance lies in its role as a crucial reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the 1,3-dicarbonyl moiety under controlled conditions. This product is essential for research laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a protected malondialdehyde equivalent for nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,3-Tetramethoxypropane
CAS No.	77197-59-2
Molecular Formula	C7H16O4
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Malondialdehyde Tetramethyl Acetal; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethoxypropane; Propane, 1,1,1,3-tetramethoxy-; Tetramethyl Malondialdehyde Acetal; Malondialdehyde Bis(dimethyl Acetal); MDA Tetramethyl Acetal; 3,3-Dimethoxypropyl Dimethyl Acetal
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Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,3-Tetramethoxypropane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, although short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.